It was a great pleasure to deliver a guest lecture at Yonsei University this week on Global Stablecoin Infrastructure.

Reflecting on my 10-year journey in blockchain and fintech, I shared my conviction that the next generation of stablecoin architecture will be shaped by emerging regulatory frameworks across the US, EU, and beyond.
One idea I emphasized: beyond traditional blockchain and financial infrastructure middleware, the industry urgently needs dedicated AML/KYC compliance infrastructure — a foundational layer that stablecoins must have before achieving real-world mass adoption.
The numbers speak for themselves. Stablecoin issuers are now among the largest buyers of US Treasury bonds globally — this is no longer a niche product. Yet significant work remains to make stablecoins more compliant, secure, and trustworthy to audiences beyond the crypto-native community.
Grateful for the opportunity to engage with the next generation of builders and thinkers.